When the Gulf Cartel sends a brutal message to New Orleans’ underworld by killing the teenage son of a powerful mob boss, retaliation is swift and merciless. The Martello crime family enlists the deadly Mordeauxs—an unassuming family with a lethal skillset—to wipe out the cartel’s leader and his entire bloodline.
As violence erupts across the city, two NOPD detectives must untangle a web of deception before the streets are flooded with more blood. But in this war of loyalty and vengeance, justice is never black and white.
The Killer Family is a gripping mafia crime thriller packed with action, dark family secrets, and high-stakes revenge. If you love intense, fast-paced crime fiction, this novel will keep you hooked until the final bullet.
David Preston is a lifelong student of history and an avid reader with a passion for storytelling. With a background in Political Science from the University of South Alabama, he has spent his career navigating the worlds of politics, journalism, and business. A former politician and reporter, he now channels his deep knowledge of history and human nature into writing compelling historical and crime fiction.
Born in Gurdon, Arkansas, David has lived in Plano, Texas, and Hernando, Mississippi, before settling in Mobile, Alabama, where he has called home for the past 30 years. His novels, including Unknown Soldier: World War I, 1828, and The Killer Family: A Martello Family Thriller, bring history to life and deliver gripping, suspenseful narratives that keep readers enthralled.
Through meticulous research and immersive storytelling, David crafts novels that explore the past while delving into the complexities of human nature, crime, and the pursuit of justice.